Murujuga National Park on the Burrup Peninsula offers a unique snorkeling experience where ancient Aboriginal rock art meets vibrant marine ecosystems. The park's coastline fringes the turquoise waters of the Dampier Archipelago, with shallow sandy beaches and rocky reef edges providing easy entry to clear, protected waters. While the park itself is renowned for its UNESCO-listed petroglyphs (many over 10,000 years old), the beaches and rocky shores serve as gateways to seagrass meadows and coral bommies teeming with tropical fish, turtles, and rays. The sheltered bays around the Burrup Peninsula offer calm conditions ideal for exploring this rich cultural and natural landscape from the water.
Murujuga National Park (Burrup Peninsula) beaches
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Moderate risk: Box jellyfish (stingers)
Box jellyfish may be present in coastal waters during the warmer months from October to May (austral summer).
Moderate risk: Marine stingers (Irukandji)
Small jellyfish species capable of causing Irukandji syndrome can occur in Pilbara waters during summer months.
Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Tidal movements through the Dampier Archipelago can create moderate currents around headlands and reef passages, especially on an outgoing tide.
Low risk: Sharp reef/rock edges
Intertidal rocky platforms and reef edges near shore can be sharp, requiring care when entering and exiting the water.
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Murujuga National Park is located on the Burrup Peninsula, approximately 20 km north of Karratha, WA. Follow the Burrup Peninsula Road north from Karratha to the national park entrance. Beaches like Hearson Cove are accessed via Hearson Cove Road, off the main Burrup Road. The park is a 30-minute drive from Karratha town centre.
Parking & facilities
Unsealed car parking areas are available at key locations within the park, including near Hearson Cove and at the main cultural walk trailheads. Parking is free but can be dusty and uneven.
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National park entry fees may apply — check the Parks and Wildlife Service website for current fee structure.
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